How far is Ephrata, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Ephrata, PA to Upland, PA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.58 mi
01h 19m
Flight
47.81 mi
76.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.81 mi
Kilometers
76.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.58 mi
Kilometers
94.27 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Ephrata
Sun, Apr 19, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ephrata
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Upland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ephrata
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Ephrata
29.3 mi
00h 39m
To Upland
29.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ephrata and Upland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata and Upland.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    25 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Upland Road

    2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ephrata and Upland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25 mi · 43%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 15%
West Main Street
6.87 mi · 12%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 10%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 6%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

25 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 39m from Ephrata
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ephrata and Rain Showers Likely near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ephrata to Upland?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Ephrata and 29.3 miles from Upland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ephrata and Rain Showers Likely near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Nantmeal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Nantmeal.

RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ephrata and Upland. Straight-line distance: 47.81 mi (76.95 km).

Ephrata

#1 Ephrata

City of the state Washington, United States

Population13,801
Coordinates40.1798200, -76.1788400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.178912, 40.179754)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ephrata and Upland. The current time is 07:33:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.